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even the nra. as gun owners gabby giffords and mark kelly talk to abc news about their own effort to control weapons. >>> hospitals overrun. they are now on the front lines of this winter's flu wars. some even setting up tents to cope with an influx of patients. >>> bull run florida style. a deputy reports to duty to face lifestock on the loose. >>> and night shift. jimmy kimmel clocks in an hour earlier, beginning a new era in late-night. >>> and good wednesday morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm sunny hostin, in for
even the nra. as gun owners gabby giffords and mark kelly talk to abc news about their own effort to control weapons. >>> hospitals overrun. they are now on the front lines of this winter's flu wars. some even setting up tents to cope with an influx of patients. >>> bull run florida style. a deputy reports to duty to face lifestock on the loose. >>> and night shift. jimmy kimmel clocks in an hour earlier, beginning a new era in late-night. >>> and good...
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the nra will get its turn to weigh in on the nation's ongoing gun debate today. we'll get the latest from washington coming up. in just a moment. that should be a fascinating meeting with the washington establishment and the nra crowd today. but it's good they're going to be at the table. >> and joe is no shrinking violet. so i would imagine that he'll have his say. >> oh, man. fasten your seat belts. >>> also this half hour, it's back to court for jerry sandusky today as his lawyers play new legal angles to fight his conviction on 45 counts of child sex abuse. >> good luck with that, jerry. >>> and a welcome surprise after superstorm sandy. how some generous people gave a hard luck couple a place to call home. >> that's a great story. >>> and later, making a splash. olympic gold medalist missy franklin is back in the water, swimming for her high school team and admitting she's actually kind of nervous. >> who wants to swim in high school against missy franklin? i mean, my goodness. look at that. >> yeah, she took a few folks to school, literally and figuratively
the nra will get its turn to weigh in on the nation's ongoing gun debate today. we'll get the latest from washington coming up. in just a moment. that should be a fascinating meeting with the washington establishment and the nra crowd today. but it's good they're going to be at the table. >> and joe is no shrinking violet. so i would imagine that he'll have his say. >> oh, man. fasten your seat belts. >>> also this half hour, it's back to court for jerry sandusky today as...
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and since the connecticut school shooting, the nra has added 100,000 new members. in a written statement, the nra said it was disappointed with the biden meeting, adding, we will not allow law-abiding gun owners to be blamed for the acts of criminals and mad men. all the talk of new restrictions has sparked a run on gun sales. >> they need to protect themselves. >> karen travers, abc news, washington. >> not a shocker there. the white house and nra do not see eye to eye on the issue. now a battle is shaping up in congress. keep in mind, when they passed the assault weapons ban in 1994, democrats controlled the house and it still passed by that much. now it's a republican controlled house, so no matter what they put on the table or what biden announces come tuesday, this thing has miles to go and it's going to be an uphill battle to say the least. >> i think that's right. but if there were ever a time for this to pass, i think now is the time. and what's clear is the white house has indicated that the newtown families will be given a chance to share their views. i s
and since the connecticut school shooting, the nra has added 100,000 new members. in a written statement, the nra said it was disappointed with the biden meeting, adding, we will not allow law-abiding gun owners to be blamed for the acts of criminals and mad men. all the talk of new restrictions has sparked a run on gun sales. >> they need to protect themselves. >> karen travers, abc news, washington. >> not a shocker there. the white house and nra do not see eye to eye on the...
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however, the nra says it does have enough votes in congress to block a new assault weapons ban. similar ban from '94 to 2004 was allowed to expire because democrats, after they passed it the first time around, lost a lot of seats in congress and said we're not going to touch this again and people don't want to mess with it because of the perceived power of the nra. that's how powerful the nra is to say it ain't going to pass this time. >> if you look at some of the studies that have been done, really that ban saved lives. if you look at some of the studies. >> i've heard a lot of mixed debate how impactful it was. the crime didn't decrease. it didn't really increase when it expired. >> but there was some new studies out. i think it did certainly make a difference. depending on what you believe. >> we'll see. mixed opinion on that one. >>> the president's choice as the next defense secretary begins critical meetings this week on capitol hill, former senator chuck hagel has come under fire for his remarks about iran, israel and gay rights. he'll sit down with a leading democrat ch
however, the nra says it does have enough votes in congress to block a new assault weapons ban. similar ban from '94 to 2004 was allowed to expire because democrats, after they passed it the first time around, lost a lot of seats in congress and said we're not going to touch this again and people don't want to mess with it because of the perceived power of the nra. that's how powerful the nra is to say it ain't going to pass this time. >> if you look at some of the studies that have been...
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meanwhile, the head of the nra, waip la pie wayne lapierre, was there as well. he said criminals would not be impacted by them because they do not undergo background checks. after the hearing, kelly and lapierre shook hands. >> strong disagreements. good to see they did shake hands. we disagree. we did so cordially and respectfully. >> what is the answer? what is the nra putting forth as the answer? >> security in schools, armed guards at their schools. that's their answer. the famous quote. the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. that is their stance. more guns, arm everybody. >> what about all the loopholes? gun show loophole? there has to be an answer from the nra about that. >> even with all of the debate going on right now. it seems the assault weapons ban that we had from '94 to 2004, it still doesn't appear that that is going to go through. a lot of opposition. opposition to that. we are a gun loving country end of the day. one issue they get around and make head way on the background issue, the loopholes you just mentioned, th
meanwhile, the head of the nra, waip la pie wayne lapierre, was there as well. he said criminals would not be impacted by them because they do not undergo background checks. after the hearing, kelly and lapierre shook hands. >> strong disagreements. good to see they did shake hands. we disagree. we did so cordially and respectfully. >> what is the answer? what is the nra putting forth as the answer? >> security in schools, armed guards at their schools. that's their answer....
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the nra is expected to tell lawmakers that an assault weapons been a and back kbrou kbround -- background checks had not serious efforts to stem gun violence. gabby gifford's husband, mark kelly, is also expected to testify at the hearing. >>> in trenton, new jersey, authorities are touting the haul of weapons now off the streets thanks to a gun buyback program, bringing in 2600 hand guns. someone even turned in a rocket launcher. the state paid out $324,000 for the weapons, no questions asked. >>> a federal court is upholding san francisco's new nudity ban, so keep it under wraps. a judge ruled the ordinance does not violate first amendment rights. activists challenged the rule arguing the right to strip down is a freedom of expression. the ban covers public areas across san francisco and goes into effect friday. >>> a memento from mickey mantle's baseball career. a special ring has been found. just 536 so-called career rings were made, one for each of his home runs. the one in question belonged to his youngest son and it was stolen from his home in texas in 2007 and resurfaced at a pawn
the nra is expected to tell lawmakers that an assault weapons been a and back kbrou kbround -- background checks had not serious efforts to stem gun violence. gabby gifford's husband, mark kelly, is also expected to testify at the hearing. >>> in trenton, new jersey, authorities are touting the haul of weapons now off the streets thanks to a gun buyback program, bringing in 2600 hand guns. someone even turned in a rocket launcher. the state paid out $324,000 for the weapons, no...
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the nra fighting against them before they were unveiled. the group's new add calls mr. obama an elitist hypocrite. because his children attend a school protected by armed guards. the white house called the ad repugnant and cowardly. >>> authorities are stepping up efforts to track down a serial bank robber who doesn't hesitate to use his assault weapon, a $100,000 reward being offered for tips leading to the arrest of the so-called ak-47 bandit. the suspect held up at least five banks last year in california, idaho and washington and he shot and wounded a police officer. the fbi believes that he's waiting to strike again. >> wow. >>> the aurora, colorado, movie theater, the site of the massacre in july, is officially reopening today. 2,000 tickets are being handed out to the survivors of the massacre, hospital workers and first responders. some survivors and relatives of the 12 people kill plan to attend. others are boycotting the event. >>> investigators in london are looking into whether the weather may have played a role in yesterday's deadly helicopter crash. the pi
the nra fighting against them before they were unveiled. the group's new add calls mr. obama an elitist hypocrite. because his children attend a school protected by armed guards. the white house called the ad repugnant and cowardly. >>> authorities are stepping up efforts to track down a serial bank robber who doesn't hesitate to use his assault weapon, a $100,000 reward being offered for tips leading to the arrest of the so-called ak-47 bandit. the suspect held up at least five banks...
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nearly 300 members of congress have an "a" rating from the nra. for their opposition to all gun control measures. and gun rights advocates are out in full force, saying this is a battle they're going to win. >> we don't think that there's much likelihood that the congress is going to move on making gun control laws worse than they are. >> reporter: with just the threat of stricter laws, gun sales have soared as americans rushed to stock up. president obama chalked that up to success by the gun industry as ginning up irrational fear. >> it obviously is good for business. >> reporter: president obama said responsible gun owners have nothing to worry about. but no surprise, the nra disagrees and say that none of the proposals the white house is even considering will make a difference. rob and sunny, back to you. >> lots of questions. what will congress do or not do? what executive powers will the president choose to exercise. you may not see much action on the federal level, but the states are moving on this issue. new york, maryland is beginning to
nearly 300 members of congress have an "a" rating from the nra. for their opposition to all gun control measures. and gun rights advocates are out in full force, saying this is a battle they're going to win. >> we don't think that there's much likelihood that the congress is going to move on making gun control laws worse than they are. >> reporter: with just the threat of stricter laws, gun sales have soared as americans rushed to stock up. president obama chalked that up...
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you listen to the nra and other folks who say it didn't work. i just want to see one final concrete, nonpartisan study that says did the one we did from '94 to 2004 really work? >> there was studies, though. >> there was, but they always say conflicting things. you don't get a final word, and people twist the numbers to fit their argument. we've done this before. but the one in '94 had a lot of loopholes. maybe some of them will get closed up. >> perhaps this will close that loophole and it will be more successful. but we've got to do something. >> we've done it before. did the last one work? that should pave the way for what we do or don't do this time around. that's all. >>> a suspect has been taken into custody in the brutal murder of a philadelphia pediatrician. police have arrested jason smith. an exterminator who had an appointment to work at her home on monday, the day she was killed. she was found in her basement strangled, bound and burned. smith's neighbors describe him as a regular, family man. >>> a former tampa teacher pleaded guilt
you listen to the nra and other folks who say it didn't work. i just want to see one final concrete, nonpartisan study that says did the one we did from '94 to 2004 really work? >> there was studies, though. >> there was, but they always say conflicting things. you don't get a final word, and people twist the numbers to fit their argument. we've done this before. but the one in '94 had a lot of loopholes. maybe some of them will get closed up. >> perhaps this will close that...
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. >> reporter: a democrat from north dakota with an a-rating from the nra told george stephanopoulos, those proposals go too far. >> that's way -- way an extreme of what i think is necessary or should be talked about. it is not going to pass. >> reporter: one of the members of the vice presidential task force told me he is pushing for reforms beyond assault weapons because he wants to keep any gun out of the hand of criminals or mentally ill. >> some measures talked about were outlined in "the washington post" article over the weekend. the white house is saying, off the record, said some of the things may not be entirely accurate. still a work in progress. try to temper some of what was reported by the post. >> the bottom line is, i think, we have discussed this many times. okay you have of a gun to protect your home, protect your family, a 38, perhaps a handgun. why do you need the assault weapon? those are the weapons people are trying to get their hand on, the weapons likely targeted by the new gun laws you. don't need them for hunting. you don't need them for personal protection.
. >> reporter: a democrat from north dakota with an a-rating from the nra told george stephanopoulos, those proposals go too far. >> that's way -- way an extreme of what i think is necessary or should be talked about. it is not going to pass. >> reporter: one of the members of the vice presidential task force told me he is pushing for reforms beyond assault weapons because he wants to keep any gun out of the hand of criminals or mentally ill. >> some measures talked...
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have a plan by next tuesday, but it's clear the nra won't like it. abc's karen travers has the details. >> reporter: vice president biden met with the most prominent opponent of gun control, the national rifle association. before hand, he sounded confident. >> there's nothing that has gone to the heart of the matter more than the visual image people have of little 6-year-old kids riddled, riddled with bullet holes in their classroom. and the public demands we speak to it. >> reporter: the vice president suggested his proposals were increased gun control will be bold, including mandatory background checks on virtually every gun sale and bans on assault weapons and high capacity magazine clips. >> the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. >> reporter: with 4 million highly motivated members, the nra spent more than $1 million on campaign contributions last year, and more than $2 million on lobbying. 288 members of congress have an a-rating from the nra for opposing new gun laws. in fact, gun rights were expanded in presid
have a plan by next tuesday, but it's clear the nra won't like it. abc's karen travers has the details. >> reporter: vice president biden met with the most prominent opponent of gun control, the national rifle association. before hand, he sounded confident. >> there's nothing that has gone to the heart of the matter more than the visual image people have of little 6-year-old kids riddled, riddled with bullet holes in their classroom. and the public demands we speak to it. >>...
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opponents are ready, including the nra, releasing a rebuttal overnight. we're live in washington. >>> developing overnight, new problems for boeing's high-tech dreamliner. two airlines grounding their fleets of the new jetliner after an emergency landing this morning. >>> autism discovery. doctors have a shocking claim that some children can outgrow it. we'll have details. >>> and artistic inspiration. the incredible work from the young artist who says he often forgets that he was born without hands. >>> good morning. i'm sunny hostin. >> i'm john muller. rob and paula are off this morning. today, the president makes good on his pledge for urgent action after the sandy hook shooting. >> he will reveal the most sweeping
opponents are ready, including the nra, releasing a rebuttal overnight. we're live in washington. >>> developing overnight, new problems for boeing's high-tech dreamliner. two airlines grounding their fleets of the new jetliner after an emergency landing this morning. >>> autism discovery. doctors have a shocking claim that some children can outgrow it. we'll have details. >>> and artistic inspiration. the incredible work from the young artist who says he often...
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the nra says it is no longer on board with that because it just won't work. >> you are never going to get criminals to go through universal background checks. >> reporter: republicans and even some rural state democrats agree. that is a big challenge for president obama. rob, sunny, become to you. >> all right, thank you, karen. the world's biggest retailer made a decision about ammunition sales. wal-mart customers may buy only three boxes of ammo a day. because of limited supplies these days. with demand up for bullets. wal-mart says it is striking a balance between serving hunters and sportmen and selling firearms responsibly. >>> in newtown, an emotional hearing on gun control wrapped up. among the witnesses, parents who lost their kids in the massacre. one mother called on lawmakers. a few newtown residents spoke out against more restrictions on gun rights. >> if you think about it those parent are still grieving. they're the face, many of them have become the face of this, this gun control issue. i mean, it is what six weeks ago? that they lost their babies? talking about babies.
the nra says it is no longer on board with that because it just won't work. >> you are never going to get criminals to go through universal background checks. >> reporter: republicans and even some rural state democrats agree. that is a big challenge for president obama. rob, sunny, become to you. >> all right, thank you, karen. the world's biggest retailer made a decision about ammunition sales. wal-mart customers may buy only three boxes of ammo a day. because of limited...
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members of the nra and wildlife interest groups will discuss their concerns over added gun control. >>> turning now to the growing public health crisis, the deadly flu outbreak has gotten so bad that one major city has declared an emergency and is offering free vaccines. here's abc's linsey davis. >> reporter: in boston, the mayor sounded the alarm. >> today, i'm declaring a public health emergency in the city of boston. >> reporter: at mass general hospital, there are now 24-hour waits to be admitted. and when you do get in to see a doctor or nurse, they'll now be wearing protective masks. and in minnesota, where they've had almost 1,000 confirmed cases of the flu, they're trying everything to stop the spread. for up to five days, you may be infected and contagious without a single symptom. on day one of your symptoms, the very first time, your fever will spike as high as 104, even 106 degrees. severe headache and muscle aches, too. >> i was feeling dizzy and i couldn't breathe. >> reporter: by day three, add on a sore throat, stuffy nose and dry cough. this happens to be day three f
members of the nra and wildlife interest groups will discuss their concerns over added gun control. >>> turning now to the growing public health crisis, the deadly flu outbreak has gotten so bad that one major city has declared an emergency and is offering free vaccines. here's abc's linsey davis. >> reporter: in boston, the mayor sounded the alarm. >> today, i'm declaring a public health emergency in the city of boston. >> reporter: at mass general hospital, there...
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a spokesman for the nra is expected to tell lawmakers that an assault weapons ban and background checks are not serious efforts to stem gun violence. wayne laperriere says the focus should be on boosting security in schools, and enforcing gun laws already on the books. >>> john kerry could be sworn in as soon as today as the next secretary of state. the massachusetts democrat won overwhelming approval in the senate yesterday. the governor of massachusetts announces later today who will take over kerry's seat until there's a special election. former congressman barney frank says he's interested in the temporary position. >> i think that election coming up in june. so we'll see. >> special election. >> so nice to see something get through congress smoothly. >> unbelievably smooth. >> enjoy that fleeting moment. >>> if there was ever a story which to shout "cowabunga, dude," yeah, this is the one right here. check out big wave legend garrett mcnamara surfing what is thought to be a world record 100 foot wave off portugal. >> if it's confirmed at 100 feet, that would break the record that m
a spokesman for the nra is expected to tell lawmakers that an assault weapons ban and background checks are not serious efforts to stem gun violence. wayne laperriere says the focus should be on boosting security in schools, and enforcing gun laws already on the books. >>> john kerry could be sworn in as soon as today as the next secretary of state. the massachusetts democrat won overwhelming approval in the senate yesterday. the governor of massachusetts announces later today who will...